Tom Stanton Email & Phone Number

Portland, Oregon

As an international analyst for AFMS, LLC I work on a variety of projects to help our customers with international shipping on a short term project or long term savings basis. Small package, air freight, ocean freight and Customs compliance are my focus. As a licensed customs broker I have worked on many import programs but I am also a trained export compliance and export documentation person and have solved multiple international customs trade problems..

Portland, Oregon

Assisted clients with cost savings and compliance for international shipping. Coordinated AFMS trade show participation. This has included cost savings program for US import/export and international global shipping for AFMS clients in the areas of small package, ocean freight, air freight, and Customs matters.

Portland, Oregon

Provided innovative solutions to traffic, trade and Customs issues for a variety of clients, both domestic and international, for all modes of transportation. Conducted import compliance audit and assisted with Customs audit compliance for electronics manufacturers. Developed duty drawback, foreign trade zone management, computerization specifications, and temporary import programs for significant duty and cost savings for various clients. Developed worldwide distribution program for footwear and apparel manufacturer. Increased efficiency and services to high technology customers through better transit and delivery times, customs compliance and classification programs. Assisted clients with State Department licensing and export compliance. Managed a staff of six.

Portland, Oregon

Developed import team for Customs compliance and a country of origin program saving approximately $400,000 per year, which passed Customs audit. Managed 10 traffic specialists providing import and export services for the corporation. Worked extensively with the purchasing department for duty control and implemented a duty drawback program recovering approximately $200,000 per year, which passed Customs audit. Implemented international software duty savings program, saving approximately $100,000 per year on worldwide Customs duties. Implemented a local Carnet program that cut Carnet turnaround time from three days to same-day, allowing many more products easy export for trade shows under duty free status. Managed a staff of ten.

Sunnyvale, Califrornia

Instituted international returns control program that facilitated movement of materials through improved tracking and duty savings. Cut Customs clearance time several hours by instituting a preclassification program..Developed a duty drawback program.

San Francisco Bay Area

Handled documet retrieval, entry preparation and presentation to Customs. Studied and obtain brokers license.

Bibliical Studies No Additional Degree, 3.8 Gpa

Ma, Psychology, 3.8 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi OmegaI received a Masters Degree in counseling with a specailty in the area of personality measurement.

Ba, Comunications, 3.3 Gpa

Activities and Societies: Antioch Weekend .Faith Renewal Ministry Music MinistryStudied Psychology and Business Communications and Trained.